Champagne Pick-Me-Up
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
Directions
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Add first three ingredients to shaker with ice
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Shake well
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Fine strain into chilled flute glass
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Top with champagne
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Express orange zest twist over drink and discard
Cocktail Description
This sparkling riff on a classic brunch favorite brings sophisticated French elegance to the champagne flute.
The Cognac Royale starts with a foundation of Hennessy V.S., whose warm vanilla and oak notes get brightened by fresh orange juice and a touch of pomegranate-rich grenadine before being crowned with Perrier Jouet Grand Brut. The result is a drink that tastes like liquid sunshine with a grown-up edge—fruity and bubbly, yes, but grounded by the cognac's complexity and depth. It's surprisingly easy to make: just shake the first three ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled flute, and top with champagne. The technique is simple enough for home bartenders, though you'll want to use quality ingredients since there's nowhere for subpar mixers to hide. This cocktail shines at celebratory brunches, holiday gatherings, or any time you want to add a French twist to your mimosa routine. The orange and cognac pairing makes it a natural companion to eggs Benedict, smoked salmon on toast, or fresh pastries with berry preserves. The discarded orange zest twist releases aromatic oils over the drink before being tossed, leaving behind just a whisper of citrus perfume.
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